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Setting Fair Expectations for James Hagens’ First Full Bruins Season

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When the Boston Bruins called James Hagens’ name with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 National Hockey League Entry Draft, it signaled a major shift in the organization’s future down the middle. For a franchise that had spent years navigating the post- Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci era with … Keep Reading

How the Bruins Should Configure Their Lines

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

As the NHL offseason rolls on, the Boston Bruins core roster for the 2026-2027 season is starting to take shape. While there are still possible moves to be made and training camp competitions can always shake up a position or two, Boston’s coaching staff can already be looking into possible line combinations.

Bruins head coach Marco … Keep Reading

Casey Mittelstadt Could Be the Key to the Boston Bruins’ 2026-27 Success

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When the Boston Bruins acquired Casey Mittelstadt late in the 2024-25 season, the trade was viewed as a calculated gamble. By sending veteran center Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for the dynamic, skilled forward, the Bruins signaled a pivot toward youth, speed, and creative playmaking.

Mittelstadt is entering a … Keep Reading

How the Bruins Should Manage the Defensive Unit

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Now that the NHL free agent frenzy has subsided for the most part, the Boston Bruins have some decisions to make regarding their defensive core. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has brought in Will Borgen via a trade and has brought back Connor Clifton through free agency.

In addition … Keep Reading

Bruins, Defenseman Connor Clifton Reunite with a Two Year Contract

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins and defenseman Connor Clifton have agreed to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $2.25 million per season, the team announced today. This marks the return of Clifton to Boston after three seasons split between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Clifton, 31, played his first five NHL … Keep Reading

What JJ Peterka Will Bring to the Bruins

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

The Boston Bruins front office came into this offseason knowing they needed to upgrade the team’s forward group. As Bruins general manager, Don Sweeney understood Boston’s top six needed more skill and offensive firepower.

Earlier this week, the Bruins acquired JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for two first-round picks. … Keep Reading

Key Points From Bruins’ Don Sweeney’s Media Availability Ahead of NHL Draft

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By: Ryan Bosworth | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanJBosworth

Earlier today, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney met with the media ahead of the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft on Friday in Buffalo, New York. It’s been an extremely busy week around the league, but this media availability isn’t abnormal as Sweeney meets with the media ahead of the … Keep Reading

Bruins Players To Keep an Eye on This Season

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

During Marco Sturm’s first year as head coach of the Boston Bruins, multiple players proved they could be productive members of an NHL lineup for the first time. Going into the 2026-2027 season, here are three skaters Bruins fans should keep an eye on to see if they can be even better.

Fraser Minten

Minten came … Keep Reading

Breaking News: Bruins Add Matt McIlvane to Boston’s Coaching Staff

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins have hired Matt McIlvane as their new assistant coach, according to today’s official press release from the organization. With the departure of former assistant Jay Leach, who was named as the new bench boss of the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack last week, McIlvane’s … Keep Reading

Canada Falls Short, Fraser Minten Remains Promising

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

Fraser Minten is a Boston Bruin. Coach Marco Sturm has expressed his repeated praise, his teammates have recognized the value of his impact, and B’s fans have been eager to say “thank you, Toronto” every time that the center takes another step forward.

Acquired by the team in 2025 for Brandon Carlo and … Keep Reading

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